VentureESG’s white paper addresses the lack of fit-for-purpose ESG frameworks for venture capital in emerging markets, where traditional tools fail to capture unique risks and resource constraints. The proposed “Universe of Issues” framework offers a practical ESG due diligence toolkit tailored to VCs and startups, covering eight areas: environmental management, labor and culture, diversity, community impact, supply chains, data security, and governance. Built with input from 50+ stakeholders across Africa, Latin America, and Asia, it helps investors identify material risks early, integrate proportional safeguards, and support portfolio companies beyond compliance. Continuous updates aim to keep the tool relevant and adaptable.

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